Major Dam Levels Drop, Livestock in Distress

By Elita Chikwati
Major dams’ water levels have declined to an average of 70 percent, as the condition of livestock in the southern parts of the country has started deteriorating due to high temperatures and the shortage of pastures. There has been a steady decline in dam levels as a result of stoppage of river flows in many parts of the country.

Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) corporate communications manager, Mrs Marjorie Munyonga, yesterday confirmed that dam levels were now on the downward trend due to rising temperatures and intensification of irrigation activities in most parts of the country.

“Despite this decline, Zinwa wishes to assure the nation that the water in the dams is sufficient to meet the country’s domestic and irrigation requirements,” she said.

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